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US 2008/0116605 A1Published application
Decorative structural building material
OwnerRobert M. Reidinginventor
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Abstract
A casting having new and appealing decorative characteristics and a method for making the same. The casting of the present invention is made using a mixture of crushed and whole natural sea shells and coral, natural silica sand, cement, hydrated lime, and water. The mixture is poured into a mold and allowed to set. The casting is removed from the mold and the surface of the casting is treated with additional water to expose the shells and coral and/or coral rock. Once the casting is cured, the casting may be used as a decorative construction material.
Claims17
A method of manufacturing a decorative structural building material comprising:
- a. providing a mixture, said mixture including
- i. cement;
- ii. lime;
- iii. sand;
- iv. water;
- and
- v. scavenged sea objects selected from a,group consisting of coral, coral rock, aid shells;
- b. pouring said mixture into a mold cavity such that said mixture forms a casting with an exposed surface;
- c. allowing said casting to set for a period of time;
- d. applying water to said exposed surface to expose said scavenged sea objects near said exposed surface after said casting has set for said period of time;
- and
- e. curing said casting.
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